Results: Micro-managing Your Play Time
Published on 10/19/2015
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1.
1.
Two elementary schools in Minnesota have recently hired "recess consultants". Have you heard about this? Yes
5%
86 votes
No
84%
1344 votes
Undecided
3%
40 votes
Not Applicable
8%
121 votes
2.
2.
For roughly $30,000 these schools are receiving help from a consulting firm called "Playworks". This group has been hired to help avoid "recess tragedies" - such as injuries, hurt feelings, etc. Do you think this is necessary? Yes
11%
181 votes
No
57%
900 votes
Undecided
19%
305 votes
Not Applicable
13%
205 votes
3.
3.
The firm simply makes suggestions, but it's up to the school whether or not to implement them. One suggestion is using more positive language - "Nice try!" instead of "You're out" during a sports game of some sort. Would you approve of changing such language? Yes
24%
386 votes
No
40%
644 votes
Undecided
19%
310 votes
Not Applicable
16%
251 votes
4.
4.
Another suggestion is to have adults oversee all games. Do you think this will be beneficial to the children? Yes
30%
476 votes
No
33%
527 votes
Undecided
23%
360 votes
Not Applicable
14%
228 votes
5.
5.
Is this initiative something you would want your tax dollars spend on in your community? Yes
11%
182 votes
No
56%
897 votes
Undecided
17%
270 votes
Not Applicable
15%
242 votes
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